Prospect Talent Score

Probability of Success

History

2008-09: Reilly Smith was chosen in the third round, 69th overall, of the 2009 NHL Draft by the Dallas Stars.

2009-10: Smith has performed admirably in his freshman season with 18 points in 36 games.

2010-11: Smith had a great breakout season with coveted undrafted seniors Carter Camper and Andy Miele at Miami-Ohio University. Led the nation’s underclassmen in goals (28) and points (54) in 38 games and was seventh overall in the country for points (tied for fourth in goals). His outstanding season on college hockey’s best line earned the Redhawks a CCHA championship and Smith was a first-team all-star in the process.

2011-12: Smith made his NHL debut with Dallas at the end of March after signing a three-year entry-level contract with the Stars following his junior season at Miami University. He skated in three games with that Stars and was minus-three (all in a game against Vancouver) with no points and 2 penalty minutes; averaging 8:24 minutes of ice time. Smith scored a career-high 30 goals in 39 games for Miami and was plus-26 with 18 assists and 22 penalty minutes. He scored 9 goals on the power play and 2 goals short-handed for the Redhawks. Miami finished fourth in the CCHA and received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament after winning the third place game in the CCHA tournament.

2012-13: Smith played in 37 of 48 games for Dallas in his first pro season — shuttling between the Stars and their AHL affiliate Texas in the last month of the season. He scored 3 goals with 6 assists and was an even plus/minus with 8 penalty minutes; averaging 11 minutes of ice time with Dallas. In 45 AHL regular season games he scored 14 goals with 21 assists and was +13 with 20 penalty minutes. Texas finished first in the South Division and reached the second round in the playoffs. Smith had 4 assists and was -3 in seven AHL playoff games. Smith was obtained by Boston as part of the multi-player trade involving Tyler Seguin and Loui Eriksson in July, 2013.

Talent Analysis

Smith is an agile player who is still lacking the frame necessary to swing with the big trees in the high-traffic areas. As Smith continues to grow and gain muscle, it’s likely that he’ll start to reach his lofty offensive upside. He has very good vision and can skate well – his offensive instincts are top-notch. Smith is a noted finisher with a quick shot. He finds open space aptly. Won’t be a very physical player, nor will he be challenging for a Selke at any point it seems. Potential second line goal-scoring winger, like Petr Sykora.

Future

Smith should compete with several other Bruins players and prospects for a spot on the big club at training camp. If not he could be used as a top option for the Providence Bruins at the AHL level.

Photo: After notching 37 tallies a season ago, Matt Fraser is again leading the Texas Stars in the goal-scoring department in 2012-13. (courtesy of John Rivera/Icon SMI)

Another season, another bench boss in Cedar Park, Texas, where the Dallas Stars top minor league affiliate hones its skills and patiently waits. On their third coach in as many seasons, some of the more seasoned Stars have seen a number of different looks, schemes, and systems while a talented group of rookies is learning the professional game for the first time. Past the quarter pole, the Stars seem more than competent. They stand second in the division and fifth in the tight Western Conference.

Photo: After playing the past three seasons in Finland, defenseman Sami Vatanen made his way to North America and currently plays for the AHL affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks. (Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

Below is the middle section Hockey’s Future’s NHL Team Rankings. The teams are ranked in terms of the quality of their overall prospect pool as voted on by the staff of Hockey's Future. For reference, just the top five prospects are listed. To be eligible, a prospect must meet HF's prospect criteria. The rankings are done twice a year, with the second scheduled to be published in the Spring.

Photo: The off-season acquisition of center prospect Cody Eakin, pictured here with the Washington Capitals, strengthened the the Dallas Stars' organizational depth down the middle. (courtesy of Andy Mead/YCJ/Icon SMI)

After a series of very promising drafts, the Dallas Stars prospect pipeline is glowing radiantly as hockey seasons across the Northern Hemisphere begin to get their respective sea legs before the ponds freeze over this winter. Still lacking a stable full of blue-chip stallions, the club from Dallas can trot out an impressive lineup of high quality players at any position.

Photo: Dallas Stars prospect Jamie Oleksiak and his Niagara IceDogs teammates made a nice run through the OHL playoffs but ultimately fell short of their goal of competing for the Memorial Cup (courtesy of Terry Wilson/OHL Images)

It was a disappointing season for the Dallas Stars as they failed to qualify for the postseason despite winning 42 games over the course of the National Hockey League's 82-game docket.